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Pole Family History

Pole Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire): variant of Paul or Poole. Americanized form of German Pohle or Pohl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pole family from?

You can see how Pole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pole family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pole families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 243 Pole families living in Leicestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pole's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Pole families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pole surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pole ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pole. 17% of Pole men worked as a Bricklayer and 68% of Pole women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pole were Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Shoe Clicker
    9%
  • Plasterer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Pole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pole census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Pole. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Pole. For the veterans among your Pole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pole lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pole in 1963 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pole ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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